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Brisket Grille 15561 W. High St. Harrington Square Mall Middlefield (44062) 440-632-5322 www.harringtonsquaremiddlefield. com Cal’s Restaurant & Pizza Express 8301 Windham St. Garrettsville 44231 330-527-2133 or 330-527-4823 www.calsfamilyrestaurant.com facebook.com/pages/Cals-PizzaExpress/340857644178 Chow Down 12406 Madison Rd., (Rt. 528) Huntsburg (44046) 440-632-1444 www.chowdown.info facebook.com/ chowdowncatering CoCo Beans Café 14895 N. State St. Middlefield (44062) 440-632-3426 https://www.facebook.com/ cocobeanscafe Corner Cafe 14995 Madison Rd. Middlefield (44062) 440-632-0944 https://www.facebook.com/theco rnercafe06?rf=100468976694140 Crossroads Country Cafe 15916 W. High St. Middlefield (44062) 440-632-0191 www.crossroadscountrycafe.com http://facebook.com/ pages/Crossroads-CountryCafe/175139815836025 Dutch Country Restaurant 15015 Kinsman Rd. Middlefield (44062) 440-834-9785

El Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina 15585 W. High St. Middlefield (44062) 440-632-0040 www.harringtonsquaremiddlefield. com

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Ferroni’s Allegro Cafe & Bistro 14991 S. State St. Middlefield (44062) 440-632-6322 https://www.facebook.com/ FerronisAllegro

Frozen Dee-Lite Cafe 16508 Main Market St. Parkman (44080) 440-548-2800 http://facebook.com/ pages/Frozen-Dee-liteCafe/259227457513310 Grandview Restaurant 13404 Old State Rd. Middlefield (44062) 440-834-4661 http://www.grandviewgolfohio. com JD’s Post House Restaurant 16240 Main Market St. Parkman (44080) 440-548-2300

Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen 14743 N. State St. Middlefield (44062) 440-632-1939 www.maryyodersamishkitchen. com https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Mary-Yoders-AmishKitchen/111454782218258 TaiPan Chinese Restaurant 15412 W. High St. Middlefield (44062) 440-632-0654 www.taipanmiddlefield.com https://www.facebook.com/ TaiPanMiddlefield Twizted Cone & Grill 12399 Kinsman Road Newbury 44065 440-564-5545

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your local dining guide Casual Dining Etiquette

By Sam Erickson Few restaurants today would describe themselves as “formal,” but casual dining is no reason to completely drop your manners. What are the rules for casual dining etiquette? That really depends on your company and the restaurant, but here are a few tips that will see you through any dining situation.

One of the very first things you’ll want to figure out is what “casual” actually means. For some, casual dining means fast food, while for others, it means business casual attire. The last thing you want to do is to be too casual in your dress or demeanor. This will also allow you to figure out about how much money you are going to spend. If you’re going with a group of friends, then you won’t have to worry about anything.

It is still generally considered bad manners to answer your cell phone while eating. Even in casual dining restaurants, this can be an unwelcome distraction. Switch your phone off or to its silent mode when you sit down. If you have to take a call, the best thing to do is step outside, into the bar or into the waiting area. Of course, if you’re looking for a friend, then keep your phone on until the whole party is together. This will allow you to pay attention to your party.

It is still appropriate to put your napkin in your lap when you first sit down. If the server hasn’t yet dropped off the silverware, then you are off the hook, but as soon as it is delivered, the napkin should go into your lap. When eating at a casual restaurant, you don’t have to worry about ordering food you can eat with your hands, like cheeseburgers or fajitas. At fine dining restaurants, this is usually something you should avoid. Common appetizers don’t need to be spooned onto a separate plate. The communal feeling from communal plates might be exactly what you are looking for.

At a casual restaurant, you don’t have to worry about which fork to use or what to do with those funny finger bowls on the table, but this doesn’t mean you should completely abdicate responsibility for having good manners or a little bit of etiquette. If you are with friends, you can be relaxed, but it’s a good idea to be more diligent when eating with colleagues or business executives or with new people. Your attention will pay off in the long run.

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your local dining guide The Privilege of Eating Out

By Christina Grand Porter I once had a job where I worked with underprivileged people. Soon after starting that position, my husband and I went out to eat with a group of our friends. Suddenly, the faces of some of my clients popped into my head and I began to feel guilty about dining out when all those people never had the means or opportunity to do so. I ate little that night and didn’t enjoy myself very much, but the next day it occurred to me that guilt wasn’t necessary, but gratitude was.

Going out to eat is something we take for granted. Most of us do it so regularly that we don’t even realize what an exciting adventure it is. But eating out is special and should be treated as such. When else do we get to sit back amid good conversation, food and cocktails and be waited on hand and foot? I always dress up, at least a little, to dine out, to make it more of an event. We all have some friends who we seem to only see while eating, either at parties or restaurants, so rejoice in the happy occasion of seeing those warm familiar faces.

One of the first questions that arise as we peruse a menu is “Should we get an appetizer?”

The answer is, “Of course.” Appetizers are very special in that they are a part of the meal that everyone at the table shares. The appetizers keep us busy until our entrees arrive and they get our taste buds going and the conversation rolling, especially when there is more than one dish to pass around.

For the salad course, I often opt for the house dressing, especially when it is a one-of-akind dressing made inhouse; a taste sensation that can’t be found anywhere else. I usually trade my croutons for my husband’s tomatoes and we both always feel we came out ahead on that swap.

Entrees are so exciting. Most of us often have a hard time picking just one, so it’s a lot of fun when two of us get different entrees and trade a few bites. By the time the entrée is in front of me, I’m usually half full and thinking ahead to dessert. And that’s why there are doggie bags. I do have dogs and they often get something from my leftovers, but I greatly enjoy having another entire meal to savor the next day. That’s why I never understand when people complain about portions being too big.

Dessert is another thing, I never have to decide upon or ordering or not. If there is something on the menu that appeals to me, I’ll get it. What isn’t eaten can also be taken home.

The next time you go out to eat, try to look at the experience from outside your own realm and realize what a wonderful privilege it is to go out, have someone cook for you and have someone else serve you. It’s actually pretty mind-boggling to be treated so royally.

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your local dining guide Eating Healthy At Restaurants

By Sam Erickson Eating out is on the rise, and that can be a challenge to good nutrition. Many see eating out as a festive opportunity, while others are forced into it because of work or travel. At home, people have control over the ingredients and cooking methods, but that all changes when someone else is in the kitchen. It’s really important to have a plan as you approach dining out. Even if you eat out regularly, there are still ways to enjoy your food and not pack on the pounds.

Your first step is ordering. Look for foods that have been cooked with healthier methods.

Avoid foods that are deep-fried or sautéed in butter in favor of ones that have been baked or broiled. You can also ask for sauces and salad dressings on the side, allowing you to decide how much goes onto your food. If you’re really looking to cut back, don’t drink your calories. Alcohol and soda can add a ton of calories without any nutritional value. Reducing or eliminating them can keep your meal healthy.

Don’t be afraid to make substitutions when ordering. Some high-end restaurants may not allow it, but most will be happy to accommodate their customers. There is a world of difference between the amount of calories in pecorino and mozzarella cheese, and most restaurants will be happy to bake your fish instead of frying it. These minor substitutions can eliminate a lot of calories, so know before you go. The foods that benefit your diet at home— salads, steamed vegetables, lean meats—also benefit you when you are out.

Once you’ve ordered, controlling how much you consume can be a great challenge, as restaurants have continued to increase portion size in order to increase perceived value. For many people raised on the idea of the “happy plate club,” it’s tempting to feel obligated to finish your whole plate. However, you can order a to-go box with your meal and put away half of it before you get started. Many people say that eating with chopsticks will slow you down and make you eat less. One of the simplest things you can do is to put down your fork occasionally. This will force you to slow down, and it will give your body time to recognize that you have eaten and are full, reducing the desire to eat. Finally, don’t nibble. An endless bowl of chips or bread or those few bites at the end of the meal can really add up quickly.

Eating out doesn’t have to be a minefield of calories and bad nutrition. Following the fundamentals of good eating, including choosing healthy options, customizing them and controlling your portions and calorie intake, are the ways to eat healthy, whether you are at home or on the road.

“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.” ~ Luciano Pavarotti

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